Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science serves 528 students in grades 6-8.
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 65% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 528 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1078 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 9% |
| Black | 61% | 34% |
| White | 9% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charleston 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science is Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education (3.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Montessori Community School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lambs Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- North Charleston Lambs Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 409 students10
0.7 miles
6800 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 767-5900 0.7 PK-5 409 - North Charleston W. B. Goodwin Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 532 students10
1.2 miles
5501 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 767-5911 1.2 PK-5 532 - Charleston Afb Hunley Park Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 522 students10
1.5 miles
1000 Michigan Avenue
Charleston Afb, SC 29404
(843) 767-5914 1.5 PK-5 522 - Charleston Drayton Hall Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 829 students10
1.6 miles
3138 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 852-0678 1.6 PK-5 829 - Charleston Springfield Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 682 students10
2.7 miles
2130 Pinehurst Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1538 2.7 PK-5 682
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